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The Ultimate Wedding Filming Guide

The Ultimate Wedding Filming Guide

This guide covers everything you need to master wedding filmmaking—my exact camera settings, essential gear, in-depth shooting techniques, and how to navigate a wedding day with confidence.

Whether you're just starting out or refining your approach, you'll find practical insights to help you capture weddings more beautifully and efficiently.

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The Wedding Filming Guide

This 125+ page PDF guide is packed with essential techniques—from dialling in camera settings for Panasonic and Sony to a full gear breakdown, expert filming strategies, and a step-by-step approach to capturing a wedding day. Stunning imagery throughout will push you to refine your style and think beyond the ordinary.

After years of filming weddings worldwide, I’m sharing the exact framework that has helped me stay creative and continuously improve. Whether you’re working solo or leading a team, you’ll get insider techniques and a structured approach to filmmaking.

Whether you're a new filmmaker, a photographer transitioning to video, or an experienced filmmaker looking to evolve, this guide is built to elevate your craft.

Inside the Filming Guide: What You’ll Master

Technical

  • Gear Breakdown
  • Camera Settings | Sony
  • Camera Settings | Sony
  • Mastering Log
    • Log Things to Keep in Mind
    • Log and Cine4 Comparison

Filming Overview

  • Approach
    • Approach Timeline
  • Lens Selection
    • AF vs. Manual and Lens Timeline
    • Aperture Considerations
  • Simplifying For Success
  • Using a Gimbal
    • Gimbal Settings
    • Gimbal Timeline
  • Using a Drone
    • Drone Tips
    • Drone Settings
    • Drone Timeline
  • Balancing Coverage and Creativity
    • How to Stay Creative
  • Sequencing
    • Team Sequencing
  • Shot Inspiration
  • Instagram
  • Destination Weddings: Planning and Preparation
    • Essential Travel Tips for Destination Weddings
    • Maximising Filming Opportunities at Destination Weddings
  • Working with Larger Teams: Planning and Coordination
    • Team Angle and Focal Length Breakdown
  • Filming Overview Recap

The Day | A Breakdown

  • Establishing Shots
    • Establishing Inspiration
  • Groom Preparations
    • Groom Preparation Inspiration
  • Bridal Preparations
    • Controlling Lighting
    • Details and Flat Lays
    • Bridal Portrait Inspiration
    • Bridal Preparations in Depth
    • Solo vs Team Filming
    • Bridal Preparations Inspiration
  • Pre-Ceremony
    • Pre-Ceremony Breakdown
  • The Ceremony
    • The Ceremony Nuances
    • The Six Key Elements
    • Audio Considerations
    • Ceremony Camera Angles and Audio: Solo
    • Ceremony Camera Angles and Audio: Team
    • VIP Candid Inspiration
  • Confetti
    • Additional Angles
  • Couple Portraits
    • Couple Portrait Tips and Tricks
  • Cocktail Hour
    • Cocktail Hour Inspiration
  • Tablescape Details
  • Guest Seated for Dinner
  • Bride and Groom Entrance
    • Team Example
  • The Speeches
    • Things to Consider
    • Audio Considerations
    • Camera Angles Explained
    • Speeches Camera Angles and Audio: Solo
    • Speeches Camera Angles and Audio: Team
    • VIP Candid Inspiration
  • Cake Cutting & Champagne Tower
    • Adding More Layers of Coverage
  • The First Dance
    • First Dance Filming Tips
  • Capturing The Dancefloor
    • Getting in the Action
    • Breaking it into Passes
  • Fireworks
    • Solo Example
    • Team Example

What Filmmakers Are Saying About the Filming Guide

  • "Zade has been a well respected name in wedding filmmaking for years and this PDF is a masterclass in his process. It’s an incredible behind the scenes look at how he works, packed with insights that are invaluable for both beginners and experienced filmmakers alike. If you’re serious about elevating your wedding films this is the resource you need. Couldn’t recommend it highly enough!"

    —PS Visuals

  • "This guide is an absolute treasure trove of Zade’s knowledge and experience. To call it comprehensive is an understatement!! From gear breakdowns, how to approach drone footage, sequencing, working solo vs working in teams, tips on how to approach destination weddings. The amount of value here is insane."

    —Bigger Boat Films

  • "Zade’s passion for filming weddings is infectious—you can feel his experience, his approach, and his sharp eye for detail poured into this booklet. If you're looking to get into wedding filmmaking or take your skills further, this is an ideal resource. I highly recommend!"

    —Tynegate Films

  • “After going through this incredible resource, it’s clear that Zade has poured his years of experience into it. The level of detail is invaluable, making it a must-have for anyone.”

    —Noir & Blanc Studio

  • "All I can say is, wow! Very impressed with the amount of detail that has gone into this amazing guide. It is evident that Zade has put everything into this and his passion shines through clearly. It’s full of essential information for people looking to move into the wedding industry."

    —DrewfergusonTV

  • "It’s so refreshing to see a product that isn’t gatekeeping—Zade provides more answers than you could imagine!” He addresses everything in such an easy-to-understand and well-written manner. For those who are more visual learners, this guide is full of powerful images, including entire timeline sections that offer instant understanding, inspiration, and value."

    —Fletcher Films

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